Audio-Visual Upgrade Plan for Cram Schools: The Perfect Solution for Cross-Floor Synchronized Classrooms
In Taipei’s leading education district, a tutoring center is facing challenges brought by rapid growth—a surge in student enrollment has led to overcrowded classrooms, making a single classroom insufficient to meet demand. To ensure that every student receives a high-quality learning experience, the center decided to upgrade its AV teaching equipment and implement a high-efficiency audiovisual system that supports multi-floor synchronized classrooms. Ultimately, they chose the aegis AV over IP solutionrevolutionizing their teaching environment.
Challenges for the Tutoring Center
- Limited Teaching Resources and Space Constraints
The tutoring center’s classrooms are frequently overcrowded, and a single classroom can no longer accommodate the growing number of students. To address this issue, additional synchronized classrooms on different floors are needed to allow more students to participate in lessons.
- Technical Challenges of Multi-Floor AV Synchronization
To achieve real-time AV transmission between the main and synchronized classrooms, a stable system is required to ensure audio and video synchronization while preventing delays or disruptions.
- Audio Interference and Synchronization Issues
Student interactions and microphone pickup issues in the main classroom can cause audio quality degradation in synchronized classrooms, affecting the overall learning experience.
- Simple Operation and Scalable System
Administrators need an intuitive and user-friendly system that can be easily operated and expanded in the future to accommodate more classrooms as needed.
Equipment Used
aegis AVP-EN4K-101 is a professional AV over IP 4K 30Hz encoder utilizing JPEG2000 encoding technology, supporting 4K 30Hz 4:4:4 and 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 ultra-high-definition video processing. The device features a 1G network interface, enabling audio-visual and control signal transmission up to 100 meters via Cat.5e or higher specification network cables. The encoder provides HDMI 1.4 input and local HDMI output, supports various professional audio formats, and includes analog audio interfaces. It integrates USB KVM functionality for remote operation, along with IR and RS232 communication for comprehensive control capabilities. The system supports PoE power supply and 16×16 video wall configuration, offering versatile management tools.
aegis AVP-DE4K-101 is a professional AV over IP 4K 30Hz decoder utilizing JPEG2000 decoding technology, supporting 4K 30Hz 4:4:4 ultra-high-definition video processing. The device features a 1G network interface, enabling audio-visual and control signal transmission up to 100 meters via Cat.5e or higher specification network cables. The decoder provides HDMI 1.4 output, supports various professional audio formats, and includes analog audio interfaces. It integrates USB KVM functionality for multi-host switching and roaming, along with IR and RS232 communication capabilities for direct display device control. The system supports PoE power supply and 16×16 video wall configuration, offering versatile management tools.
aegis AVP-CBS2K-101 is a 1080P over IP control box, designed for multimedia matrix systems and video wall applications. Featuring a dual-network interface architecture, it is equipped with 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports and an RS232 serial port, offering versatile control solutions. Through an intuitive web user interface, Telnet protocol, or third-party control devices, system management can be easily achieved. The device supports intelligent recognition, automatically detecting and displaying encoders and decoders on the network. With the Console management tool, it enables real-time matrix switching and video wall configuration. Supporting PoE power supply technology, it simplifies installation and wiring requirements. Built with a rugged industrial-grade design, it incorporates comprehensive surge and ESD protection, ensuring stable system operation.
The aegis SPP-HDMI-1201 splitter is the ideal solution for video signal distribution, utilizing advanced signal processing technology to seamlessly distribute a single HDMI source to four display devices without signal loss. Each output delivers crystal-clear image quality, ensuring a superior viewing experience.This splitter supports a wide range of HDMI source devices, including DVD players, satellite receivers, set-top boxes, and cameras, making it a versatile integration tool for various AV systems.
aegis 4K HDMI 2.0 AOC (Active Optical Cable) breaks through traditional transmission limitations, achieving ultra-long-distance high-definition video transmission with support for 4K60Hz signals up to 100 meters and 18Gbps bandwidth specifications. Using fiber optic technology, the cable is not only slim and lightweight but also offers excellent flexibility, with a 45mm bend radius for more versatile and convenient installation. Its unique optical-electrical conversion design requires no external power supply while providing superior EMI/RFI electromagnetic interference protection.
* Cable Length ( aegis provides standard specifications and customizable length options )
EXP-AOC-1011：10m
EXP-AOC-1012：15m
EXP-AOC-1013：20m
EXP-AOC-1014：25m
EXP-AOC-1015：30m
Challenges for the Tutoring Center
The tutoring center adopted the aegis AV over IP solution, a high-efficiency audiovisual system tailored for educational environments, offering the following advantages:
- High-Definition AV Synchronization
Utilizing distributed matrix technology, the system seamlessly synchronizes audio and video across multiple floors through encoder and decoder collaboration. This ensures real-time, stable, and latency-free transmission between the main and synchronized classrooms.
- Built-in Audio In Function
The aegis series encoders feature an Audio In function, allowing microphone audio and camera feeds to be played in synchronized classrooms. This effectively eliminates sound interference from the main classroom, providing clear and high-quality audio for students.
- Visualized Operation & Centralized Management
Equipped with the 「AGS-i Touch」APP, instructors can use an iPad for visualized control, preview signal sources, and quickly assign them to different classroom displays, ensuring intuitive and efficient management.
- Highly Scalable Architecture
The aegis AV over IP system can easily scale with increasing student numbers by adding more encoders and decoders. This allows flexible expansion without the need for additional cabling or reinstallation.
Technology Deployment: How to Build a Smart AV Classroom?
Main Classroom
- AVP-EN4K-101 (TX Encoder): Encodes the main classroom’s AV signals and transmits them via HDMI fiber cable to the network switch.
- SPP-HDMI-1201 (HDMI Splitter): Distributes signals to multiple devices, ensuring stable output.
Synchronized Classrooms
- AVP-DE4K-101 (RX Decoder): Receives and decodes AV signals from the main classroom, outputting them to displays or audio systems.
- CAT5e Network Cable: Connects all synchronized classroom devices to the core network switch for stable transmission.
Control System
- AVP-CBS2K-101（Control Box）： Provides centralized management, allowing instructors to control the entire system effortlessly.
- AGS-i Touch APP： Operated on an iPad, enabling quick signal preview, seamless switching, and intuitive management.
The Transformation of Tutoring Centers: How Technology is Revolutionizing Teaching?
- Immersive Learning Experience
Students in synchronized classrooms receive the same high-quality instruction as in the main classroom, with smooth visuals and clear, noise-free audio, significantly enhancing focus and engagement.
- Simple Operation, Efficient Management
Instructors can operate the system without technical expertise. With an iPad, they can quickly switch signal sources and manage devices, saving time and effort.
- Adaptability for Future Needs
The system’s high scalability allows for easy expansion without rewiring, making it adaptable to future teaching environment changes.
- Cost Reduction & Performance Enhancement
Compared to traditional AV systems, the AV over IP solution reduces equipment and cabling costs, simplifies installation and maintenance, and improves overall efficiency.
aegis Technology Drives Educational Innovation
With the aegis AV Over IP solution, the tutoring center has successfully achieved high-efficiency, stable multi-floor AV synchronization, providing students with an enhanced learning experience and setting a new benchmark for innovation in Taipei's education sector. This solution not only addresses many challenges of traditional teaching but also opens new possibilities for the future of education.